Novation's LaunchPad & Launchpad Mini are not mere stocking fillers, they're extremely capable MIDI controllers! Will the Launch Control prove as useful and popular? Hollin Jones finds out.
R.A.M.S.E.S. (Rhythm And Motion Stereo Engine System) sounds complex. Basically XILS-Lab tell us this is a multi-effect plug-in designed to make digital synth sound analog.
Every once in a while something comes along that changes the way we approach making music. Find out why WaveDNA's Liquid Rhythm takes the prize as the most innovative and cool rhythmic generator yet.
Logic Pro X's Drummer has been widely acclaimed for good reason. It rocks... literally! In this tutorial Darren Burgos explores how to add more pattern variations and customize its MIDI data further.
FM Synthesis. It's been done already, right? Not according to Tone2 Audiosoftware who've released Nemesis, which they say takes FM Synthesis to the next level: NeoFM synthesis. Intrigued?
We love the way Steinberg keeps upping the DAW ante! This latest version of Cubase is so jammed with cool updates that Matt Hepworth created a special 2.5 hour course to teach you how to use them.
Turning an iPad into your music studio is easier than ever. Apps like GarageBand and Auria can do the job. And devices like Griffin's StudioConnect are designed for the mobile recording musician.
Until the 24th December you can get 20% off the Cableguys Bundle featuring their much loved and most popular plug-ins.
A truly mobile DJ controller for only $150? Too good to be true? Sara Simms spins some tunes on Numark's Mixtrack Edge and finds it easy to use, fun, functional and more in this review.
In his last mission on uncovering the mysteries of synthesis, Peter Schwartz explored Frequency. Get ready for the big reveal on everything related to filters.
There's often more than one way to achieve a production trick in Logic Pro X. That's true when creating crescendos too. Master Logician, Jay Asher, shows you how to add impact to your music in Logic.
Just when you thought Cubase 7 satiated your desire for creative tools, Steinberg releases Cubase 7.5. Is it appealing enough to be an audio stocking stuffer? Find out in our world-first review.
IK Multimedia announces iRig KEYS PRO, mobile MIDI keyboard with full-size keys, plus iRig KEYS with Lightning connector (the first range of pro & compact MIDI controllers that include this).
Electronic music is often accused of being stale / repetitive '" but using a few tricks in Live 9's enhanced MIDI editor, it's easy to create dynamic drum loops & get them ready for use in your tracks.
Japan and USA based musicians have already had the chance to get hands on with nu desine's innovative AlphaSphere nexus controller... now this 48 pad instrument is available in Europe too!